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Garden State’s $1.5B agriculture industry ‘going strong’ thanks to innovation

16 Oct 2023, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, State News

Despite challenges, state’s farms are ‘still going strong’ thanks to innovations

The basics:

  • Agriculture is New Jersey’s third-largest industry, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
  • The industry is facing challenges such as a tough regulatory environment, high operating costs, competition and unpredictable weather conditions.
  • Small and mid-sized farms around the state are embracing agritourism as a means to add value to their products and attract consumers.

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